Daytona Thompson charged with manslaughter following fatal punch in New Plymouth

Friday 1 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8:52pm

Daytona Thompson has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 37-year-old Daniel Nganeko. The charge follows an allegedly unprovoked punch outside a rugby clubroom. Thompson is expected to enter a plea at a court hearing on 15 August.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 1 Aug 2025, 6:00pm

   Daytona Thompson charged with manslaughter following the one-punch death of Daniel Nganeko in New Plymouth (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 1 Aug 2025, 7:59pm

   Daytona Thompson charged with manslaughter after the one-punch death of Daniel Nganeko in New Plymouth (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 1 Aug 2025, 8:52pm

   Manslaughter charge after fatal punch outside rugby club (opens in new tab)